chased winner, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong and stayed on same pace
made all, ridden over 1f out, edged left well inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, no impression towards finish
Hometown Glory has a clear chance at his best but is struggling to find form this term although he'll have no problem with the trip whilst Lunar Deity is another looking to recapture decent form figures. AQUA ARDENS looked an improved sort when scoring here last time in cool fashion. appearing an improved performer, and looks to complete a course hat-trick. He is hard to oppose.
Hometown Glory 11-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 6l behind Balty Boys (10-0) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Lunar Deity 12-1 (9-1) In touch in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 5th of 6, 6l behind Clear Spring (9-7) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Aqua Ardens (GER) 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Exceedexpectations (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Paphos 10-1 (9-3) Tracking leader when broke down and pulled up after 2f, in a race won by African Oil (9-2) at Bath 1m hcp 0-80 (4) fm, 5 ran.